Rose Miller
Many of us are animal lovers. Most of us first became attracted to animals when we were small children. Such is the story of Rose Miller. Like many young girls, Rose was born with a deep love for all animals, but especially horses. When she was 4, she announced to her bewildered parents that the family should move to a farm and raise horses! Eventually 4 years later because of her dad’s job, they did move to a Pennsylvania hill-top farm where at 15, Rose got Smokey, her first horse. It would be many years later after getting married, moving to Indiana, adding 4 children to the family, and surviving a deadly tornado before Rose got her chance to raise nationally acclaimed Tennessee Walking Horses. Accumulating dogs and cats was simply a part of life. Some fostered, adopted, or purchased, some kept and others re-homed, but all with a story to tell.
Now nearly 40 years later, she is writing about her horses: The Horse That Wouldn’t Trot, and mules: Mules, Mules and More Mules, and dog adventures.
The family sold their large Indiana horse farm in 2012, and moved to Arizona where she continues to write about the animals in her life. The latest book: Little Miss Muffitt is a tribute to all those dogs that love us with undying affection and fulfill our lives. The books are educational in a conversational style, but mainly written for the enjoyment of the reader. All books are suitable for every age reader.
Now nearly 40 years later, she is writing about her horses: The Horse That Wouldn’t Trot, and mules: Mules, Mules and More Mules, and dog adventures.
The family sold their large Indiana horse farm in 2012, and moved to Arizona where she continues to write about the animals in her life. The latest book: Little Miss Muffitt is a tribute to all those dogs that love us with undying affection and fulfill our lives. The books are educational in a conversational style, but mainly written for the enjoyment of the reader. All books are suitable for every age reader.
The Horse That Wouldn't Trot
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Non-fiction
“Let’s move to a farm and raise horses!” Those words spoken by a young child set the tone for the “Horse That Wouldn’t Trot,” a saga about life with a very special breed of horse: The Tennessee Walking Horse. Come with Rose as she shares the lives of her beloved horses, the ups and downs of living on a real horse farm, the trials, tears and joy of exhibiting in the show ring, the enchantment of new-born foals, and the frustrations and successes in the breeding shed. Meet Xanadu, Praise Hallelujah, and Delight, three of Rose’s stallions, all with their own ideas of procreation. Mares with their own opinions about life in general and becoming mothers in particular will have you laughing and crying. Because of a frustrating horse issue, the author is introduced to animal communication. What she learns is mind-opening to say the least. Rose’s honest and straightforward approach to sharing her compelling journey to become a true horsewoman is endearing and humbling. The detail and humor in which she shares her memories is fascinating “The Horse That Wouldn’t Trot” is suitable for readers of all ages and has a timeless story to share. |
Mules, Mules and More Mules: The Adventures of a First Time Mule Owner
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Non-fiction
Mules. A most unique and captivating equine. Are mules really sure-footed, stubborn, opinionated, or “bombproof”? Are mules different from horses? Come along and see for yourself as Rose searches for the ideal long-eared companion. Because of her bad back, a smooth-gaited mule was desired, but everything was not smooth going. Enjoy the narrative as she uses her engaging around-the-campfire-story-telling style to introduce her mules. You will laugh out loud as she learns the hard way, mules and horses are different, and are not perfect. After a few nasty falls from her not so unflappable mules, fear enters the picture and Rose wonders if at nearly 70 she should finally “hang it up,” and stop riding. After much soul-searching, she recognizes Just because she now has mules, does not mean she should become complacent. Telling herself, “I should have known better,” Rose sadly realizes there is no easy life where living with horses or mules is concerned. Each mule teaches Rose something different, but in the end she realizes that mules have become a new addiction. Anyone who loves to be entertained by and loves animals will surely enjoy “Mules, Mules and More Mules.” |
Little Miss Muffitt: Guardian of my Heart: A Tribute to Those Special Dogs Who Capture Our Hearts and Stay Forever
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Non-fiction
"Lets move to a farm and raise horses." Those words uttered by four-year-old Rose forewarned her parents who were happy city dwellers that she was an "animal person." But by the time she was eight, the family did move to a Pennsylvania farm where a multitude of animals wandered through her life, but no dogs. When she married, the family began their adventure with canines of many breeds, some purebred puppies, some fostered, some adopted and the loyal hard working K9s who were partners with Rose's daughter and sonin-law on the local police department. Loving dogs means losing them as they "just do not live long enough" but these stories of devoted, and some not so devoted, canines will warm your heart and give chuckles as well as some tears. Several Dobermans were family favorites. Lady Blue, a Giant Schnauzer, was a challenge. Muffitt, the Miniature Schnauzer, who was the love of Rose's life lived with the family for nearly seventeen years, a satisfactory time in dog-life, but losing a devoted companion who was with one that long was extremely traumatic. Grief stricken for months, one day she finds herself in local pet store that allows foster animal meetings with potential adopters. There she discovers an older Miniature Schnauzer, Maggie, and feeling sure that Muffitt guided her there, adopts the rescued puppy-mill mother. This story is a tribute to Little Miss Muffitt and all the other dogs in people's lives that fill that very special need and place in their hearts. Feathered Quill Review Amazon user review |
